326 – Going Paperless

Tune in to this week’s WELSTech for links galore to help you (and Sallie) get started in a paperless existence. Listen for ideas to begin digitizing both personal and ministry paperwork. Webmasters will appreciate this week’s ministry resources for enhancing search engine optimization. And find out if Martin knows where to find Bible-minded people.

The discussion:

A digital life – Martin and Sallie share ideas for converting the paper we are so fond of filing away into digitized bits and bytes and in the process improving our access to important information, enhancing our stewardship of time and allowing for easy sharing and collaboration.

• Going Paperless in Five Easy Steps
• Six Expert Tips For Going Paperless
• Form Tools
  • JotForm
  • Google Forms
• MailChimp
• Cute PDF
• Setting Up Tags
  • I’ve Been Using Tags All Wrong
  • Tags Help from Day One Journal
• Scanners
  • Fujitsu
  • Doxie
  • Neat
• Software
  • Evernote
  • One Note
  • Keep
• Surface Pro 2
• Stylii
  • Adonit Jot Script Stylus
  • iPad Stylus Buying Guide
• Notability
• Cloud Storage
  • Google Drive
  • Dropbox
  • iCloud
  • SkyDrive
• Backup Software
  • Back Blaze
  • Carbonite
  • Mozy

Ministry resources:

• Cory Putz from St. Matthew’s in Winona, MN recommends Marketing Grader and LikeAlyzer for search engine optimization and site analysis
• Share a helpful resource that makes a difference in your ministry, and you will be entered to win an Apple TV. Deadline for entry is May 31, 2014.

Tech tips:

• Google Drive Activity Stream
• Evernote App Center

Picks of the week:

• BuildWithChrome.com – Google blog announcement
• Scanner Pro (iOS)
• Cam Scanner (Android)

Community feedback:

• Standing desk ideas – This. that and the other
• GoogleGuide.com
• Most Bible-Minded Cities
• Scottevest.com
• mxHero Toolbox Chrome extension – Lifehacker review

Coming up on WELSTech:

Episode 327 – Mr. Sunshine, Jason Schmidt, guest hosts with Martin and Sallie on our edtech focused podcast as we talk wireless infrastructure. Drew Willems from Shoreland Lutheran High School is set to share a “state of Shoreland technology” report as well. (Release date – 02/05/14)

Music download:

This week only, download a free music single from Stephen Bautista (www.stephenbautistamusic.com or stephenbautista on Twitter) – A Brand New Day

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